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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1938
Page
2
Foster urged kin of workers who died since January 1, 1937 to contact the Social Security Board at 1012 Ferry Street to see if death benefits are owed. He said many families miss payments and the board is ready to assist.
Three thousand Chinese guerrillas surge through Nantungchow threatening to wipe out the Japanese garrison of about 800 amid street fighting. Reinforcements rush from Shanghai as the Chinese attack disrupts vital supply routes for 10,000 Japanese troops in North Kiangsu.
The article notes a baby with no certain cure and a debate between medical approaches. The grandfather, a physician and surgeon, advocates allowing nature to take its course, while the father supports attempting to save the child with a surgical operation. The Colans have another daughter, Shariene, three years old.
On a fast track at New York the Fox colt leads crowd money with Warren Wright’s second choice at 5 to 2. Experts predicted rival Hal Price Headley’s Menow and M Woolf’s Lawrin or Howard’s The Chief would push the pace, but the field redoubled in a long stretch finish finishing near Twenty Grand’s Derby time of 2:01 45.
Film actress Luise Rainer faced a lawsuit for $100000 filed by 15 year old Rita alleging she was injured when the car in which Rita rode collided with one occupied by Rainer and others. The incident occurred as the two vehicles crashed in Hollywood.
The National Confectioners association sues over a scene in Shirley Temple's Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. It claims the film falsely depicts their candy bar and ridicules the candy trade. Rebecca arrives at Sunnybrook Farm with her stepfather as her aunt asks about food after a candy bar remark.
Trading forces moved toward aviation stocks amid hopes for more foreign orders while utilities faded after gains. Investors awaited assurances from Washington as rail and steel prospects faced obstacles. wage hour legislation and potential RCFC lending changes influenced sentiment. Market activity ran ahead of typical Saturdays with about 500000 shares traded. aircrafts led with accompanying gains in power stocks and mixed rail outlooks.
Spot quotations advance with American strict good middling at 5.24 and strict low middling at 4.99. Other grades listed from middling to good ordinary show gains. Futures move 3 to 5 points higher with May at 4.57 and March at 4.86.
Nashville Tenn May 7 cattle 25 calves 25 nominally steady today clearance versus week ago plain medium steers heifers 6.50 7.50 good fat yearlings fleshy steers 8.00 8.50 some 8.75 beef cows bulls 6.00 up cutter grades 3.75 4.75 top dealers 8.50 hogs 100 steady mediums to choice 170 226 lbs 6.90 7.15 230-
Cotton futures closed with slight declines in New York and steady to modest drops in New Orleans. May contracts traded around 8.63 to 8.72 for various months, while spot middling stood at 8.67 in New York.
In New Orleans on May 7 a cottonseed trading listing shows May 7 prices at 76 cents for bag lot forward and 64 cents for Sept delivery, along with 75.9 cents for Oct and 64 cents for Dec contracts.
Spot cotton closed quiet today in New Orleans with a four point drop. Shles 1,194 low middling 7.42 middling 8.82 good middling 8.87. receipts 1,518 stocks 758,683.
In Memphis on May 7 prime cottonseed meal futures closed quietly with no sales. Prices listed for May through December ranged from 20.30 to 22.60 per hundredweight on a f.o.b. Memphis basis.
May 7 report shows the average price of middling cotton at ten southern spot markets, with trading activity and pricing trends across the region. The brief notes current levels and nearby market expectations for fiber values.
Memphis plans to run new TVA connected subsections while city talks with Memphis Power & Light stall. After five weeks of negotiations for city purchase, no deal reached. Sawyer of HoL Company reports some progress but not agreement. Six substations are under construction with two near completion. service to a city area may begin by June 1. Commissioner Sawyer to report to National Power and Light Co. directors.
Early efforts push for national uniform wage rules meet opposition from Northern lawmakers across party lines. Chairman Norton files a petition sparking a crowded rush to sign, while Louisiana delegates resist pledging support as the Senate remains out of session and the push to create a unified regulatory agency continues.
The report shows fat hogs 6.40 to 6.65 per cwt for 300 lb animals and 130 to 165 lb hogs at 6.15 to 6.40. Sows bring 5.05, sheep 100 head. Spring lambs top and bulk at 9.26, oats 7.25, old crop wooled lambs 7.00 down, fat sheep 2.00 to 3.50.
Prices for wheat advanced nearly two cents at times as frost or freezing was forecast in parts of the southwestern winter wheat belt. The market peaked in the first hour, then wandered in a narrow range, settling 3-4 to 1 1-4 cents higher versus yesterday. May wheat 81 1-8 to 1-4, July 79 3-8 to 1-2. Corn up 1/4 to 1/2, May 58 1-8, July 59 1-4. Oats up 3/8 to 5/8.
Bob S Campbell a 6 foot 3 inch, 205 pound junior Sigma Nu from Washington State College is named the handsomest among 2 800 men students. The football tackle also handles shot and discus for the track team and is 22 with brown hair and blue eyes.
Senator Borah of Idaho publicly offered to sponsor a senatorial investigation into charges of a large slush fund supporting Republican candidates in Pennsylvania. He asked for definite proof from G Frazier and indicated a post primary inquiry might be feasible if evidence is gathered.
In Portland Maine on May 7 a massive blaze destroyed the Randall and McAllister Company coal pier. Huge coal piles glowed while firefighters battled the fire causing about 400000 dollars in damage on the waterfront.
Octavian Goga, formerly head of a nationalist anti semitic Romanian government for a few turbulent weeks this year, has died in Bucharest at age 57.
The conference report on the administration tax revision message is scheduled for consideration on Monday. Leaders plan action as lawmakers review proposed changes to rates and deductions ahead of final votes.
Mrs. Lewis M Hammond and daughter Juliet returned to the University of Virginia after visiting her parents in Trinity. E T Rushing of Birmingham former local resident visited Decatur today. Several town residents are mentioned with health updates and local church events planned for Mother's Day at Memorial Drive Methodist. District news notes include a Central Methodist junior board meeting, and various local visits, travel, and business errands. Police docket shows six offenders including gaming cases and traffic violations. The Jones Coal Company reports theft of coal and eight sacks of fertilizer. Mrs E R Graham and infant son transferred to their home. John W Jones returned from Anniston after serving as federal court juror.
Three of seven state offices were decided by majorities in Alabama’s Tuesday primary. Runoffs set for June 14 include governor, secretary of state, and agriculture commissioner. Official tallies show Dixon leads Sparks for governor and Carmichael tops Lieut. Gov. tabulations.
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